KUCHING: There is a belief within the Iban community that certain birds bring either good or bad omens. Recently, an exquisite bird with distinct feathers called the Asian paradise flycatcher made an appearance at Rumah Geoffrey Badi Nanga Tada in Kanowit. The species has a silvery-white plumage, blue eye rings,
KUCHING: Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn agrees that infrastructure projects involving dilapidated schools be placed under the jurisdiction of other departments or district offices. “I agreed with the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. But I don’t know what (project) is categorised as minor. “I hope that when
LIMBANG: Deputy Minister for Transport, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah has stressed the importance of family conversations in fostering social unity. Speaking at the recent Limbang Divisional Ziarah Gawai programme organised by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) at Rumah Helen, Kampung Ensurai Limbang, he highlighted that the foundation of unity began
BETONG: The vibrant town of Betong buzzed with energy as nearly 2,000 participants adorned themselves in their traditional attire for the one-day Betong Division-level Gawai Dayak parade on Saturday (June 10). The participants coming from all walks of life showcased a stunning array of colours and beauty, representing various ethnic
BETONG: Sarawak needs to establish new economic networks to enhance pepper farming where it holds significant potential for generating revenue and creating a sustainable impact on the pepper planters. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said that the state possesses abundant resources, particularly in
BETONG: Two seven-year-old ‘Bujang Berani’ stole the spotlight with their Iban ‘Ngajat’ dance performance at the Betong Division-level Gawai Dayak parade here yesterday. The duo, who are classmates from SK St Augustine were part of the cultural troupes who took part in the grand parade. Johannes Jonathan Igat and Leonard
BETONG: Nearly 2,000 participants comprising cultural troupes of various contingents and the general public adorned in their respective ethnic traditional attire took part in the Betong Division-level Gawai Parade here this morning. The parade started at the Betong Sports Complex at around 7.45am and will continue to proceed to the
BETONG: The Betong division has the potential to be transformed into a production hub for the traditional attire and handicrafts of the Iban community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that with this being realised, this endeavour would create significant business opportunities and greatly benefit the local community. “I and
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief Michael Tiang has expressed support for the proposal to establish a voluntary military service programme for unemployed youth in the country. “I believe that the military provides an excellent platform for training young people in leadership skills and instilling discipline, teamwork, resilience,
MIRI: Twelve children have been issued Individual Temporary Document without Citizenship (DSITKS), highlighting the importance of these documents for each recipient, despite the relatively small number of applicants in the division. During the handover ceremony on Tuesday (June 6), Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri
